IT Demand & Release Manager (m/w/d)

October 19, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Berlin

Keep in mind

Original vacancy is in German
You will likely need German for the job. The employer can confirm

Also worth knowing

Mandatory office attendance
4 days per week
English is required

Description

This role steers change, release and demand management processes for a Dealer Management System (DMS) used in the automotive retail environment. The manager plans and coordinates software releases, module changes, deployments, updates and bugfixes across several system instances, and moderates Change Advisory Board processes with approval, escalation and stakeholder coordination. The position also covers test and defect management, impact analysis of new requirements, steering of external providers in a multiprovider landscape, international rollouts and release documentation.

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In accordance with European anti-discrimination legislation, this job is open to all candidates

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Responsibilities

Steer change, release and demand management processes for the Autoline Dealer Management System (DMS) in automotive retail
Plan, coordinate and implement software releases, module changes, deployments, updates and bugfixes across multiple system instances
Conduct and moderate Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes including approval management, escalation management and stakeholder coordination
Own test management, defect management, integration tests, acceptance tests and post-go-live support
Assess new requirements technically and functionally, including impact analysis, prioritization and coordination with business units, IT and software manufacturers
Steer service providers, providers and external software partners within a complex multiprovider landscape
Coordinate international rollouts, system configurations, parameterizations and productive software introductions
Prepare release plans, specifications, documentation as well as project and management reports

Requirements

Completed degree in business informatics, computer science or business administration with an IT focus, or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in IT project management and in steering change-, release- and demand-management processes
Solid knowledge of application management for business-critical enterprise systems, ERP or dealer management systems (DMS)
Experience in planning and implementing software releases, rollouts, deployments and testing processes
Confident use of Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow (SNOW) or comparable ITSM and ticketing systems
Practice in steering service providers, software manufacturers and complex stakeholder structures
Knowledge of the automotive environment, especially dealer management systems, retail processes, sales, aftersales, CRM or accounting is an advantage
Very good written and spoken German and English

Conditions

Full-time employment
Attractive employee discounts for fitness offers, brand products and various leisure activities
Flexible working hours with a working-time account and overtime compensation
30 days of annual leave with flexible vacation planning
Home office: 3 to 4 days per week